Adjustable street sign



June 6, 1933; A. SPRUNG ,5

ADJUSTABLE STREET SIGN Filed Jan; 9, 1935 2 Sheets-Sheet 1 June 6, 1933. A. SPRUNG I 1,912,549

ADJUSTABLE STREET SIGN Filed Jan. 9, 1933 2 Sheets-Sheet 2 Patented June 5,

AER -HfiM SPRUNG, OF NEW YORK, N. Y.

ADJUSTABLE S IGN Application filed January 9, 1933.

This invention relates to improvements in means for supporting street and road signs, and its main object is to provide a sign holding means in which the signs may be secured 5 in various angular positions, so as to permitthe proper alignment of the individual signs at intersecting streets or roads.

Another object of the invention is to provide sign holder with an arm on which the end of a street or road sign may be mounted the invention consists in certain new and useful constructions, combinations and arrangements of parts, clearly described in the accompanying drawings forming a component part of this disclosure, and in which:

Figure 1 is fra mentary plan view, part 0 ly in section, showing the sign holding frame broken away for convenience, and one of the signs in different angular positions, in dotted lines.

Figure 2 is a fragmentary perspective view, showing the construction of the arm, and the lower holding extension thereof.

Figure 3 is a vertical sectional view, taken on line 33 of 1, illustrating the method of coupling, or assembling the sign frame, which is broken away for convenience.

Figure 4 is a fragmentary horizontal sectional view, taken on line 4-4 of Fig. 3.

Figure 5 is a. perspective view, showing the sign frames and supporting post broken away for convenience. V

Figure 6 is a vertical sectional view, on an enlarged scale, showing one of the sign holding frames in coupled position, and the other partially located between the QXlSQDSlOIlS.

Referring in detail to the accompanying Serial No. 650,896.

drawings illustratin the practical embodiment of my invention, 5 designates a supporting post, which may be of any construction, but'which is shown circular in this case, in accordance with the more common practice. On this supporting post a holding head 6 is mounted, which is preferably a casting. This casting is constructed to provide a top ring or sleeve 7, a similar bottom ring or sleeve 8, both of which are adapted to snugly embrace the supporting post 5, and shaped to closely fit it. These rings are connected to each other by an integral wall 9, the outer ends of which are extended to provide the sign hold frame holding arms 10 and 11.

The outer Wall 12 of the arm 10 is disposed at approximately right angles to the vertical wall 13 of the arm 11. The arm 12 is formed with arecess 14:, formed to provide a bearing surface for the cylindrical portion 15 of the integral bearing end portion 16 of the sign holding frame 17. r

The ends of the recess 14 are shaped to form a bearing surface for the conical p01- tions of the end portion 16.

Integral withand extending from the ends of the end portion 16 are opposed extending trunnions 18 and 19. (F ig. 3.)

The bottom extension 20 of the arm 10 is formed with a hole bearing 21 to receive the trunnion 19 of the and member 16, and a plu rality of radial slots 22 extend from this hole bearin g outwardly, terminating near the vertical edge of the extension. The top extension 23 (Fig. 4) is formed with a recess or slot 24;, which is curved, thus providing an entrance portion 25, relatively wider than the intermediate portion 25', which connects with the inner retaining portion 26. The upper trunnion 18 of the end member 16 is retained in this inner portion 26.

Referring to Fig. 1. the vertical wall 13 of the arm 11 is formed with a bearing sur face 27 to engage the intermediate central portion of the cylindrical end member 28., 9

which is integral with one end of the sign holding frame 29. The lower end portion thereof is tapered or conical, and the upper end portion thereof is also tapered or conical. The'lower end of this end member 28 the locking lug 33.

protrudes into the form of a trunnion and engages a hole bearing formed in the bottom extension 30 of the arm 11, and the upper end of the end member 28 is likewise ex tended into the form of a trunnion and engages the upper extension 31 of the arm 11. The bottom extension is constructed with radial located slots 32 and the upper extension 31 is formed with a curved recess, identical to that shown in Fig. 4.

Each sign holding frame is provided with a locating and locking lug 33, which is adapted to be inserted in only one of the radial slots of the bottom extension of its holding arm. The slots of the bottom extension extend in different angular directions from the corner niece, and the slot in line with the street or road to be posted or indicated is the one selected for the location of When the lug 33 is properly located in the selected angular slot of the bottom extension of the holding arm, a bolt 34 is extended through the hole 35 formed in the vertical wall 14 of the arm,

1 andthrough the elliptical hole 36 formed in the intermediate or cylindrical end portion 16 oft-he sign frame 17, then secured in clamping position by means of the nut 37 Each sign holding frame is adapted to carry an enameled or other sign S, on which any suitable reading or directing matter or symbol may bev imposed by any method or process, suitable for the purpose.

To assemble the sign holding frame in its arm; the lower trunnion of the frame is placed in the hole bearing of the bottom extension of the arm, and the lug of the frame located in the selected radial slot of said extension; ,the upper trunnion of the frame is then pushed into the entrance portion of the curved slot or recess of the upper extension oi the arm until the trunnion reaches the innermost retaining portion of the chamber, at which; position the cylindrical end, portion ot the frame assumes a vertical position. The frame is then secured in a clamped position by means of the bolt and nut. (Fig. 6.)

- The holdinghead piece 6 is located at the desired elevation on the post 5, and then secured in such place by means of the bolt 38.

Thile I have shown and described certain specific embodiments ofmy invention, it will be understood that I do not desire to limit myself thereto, but intend to claim my invention as broadly as may be permitted by the state of the prior art and the scope of the appendedelaims.

Havingthus described the invention, what isclaiined; as new and desired to secure by Letters Patent, is

1; In a sign holding means, a post engaging corner piece having holding arms, each with bearings located at the upper and lower endsrespectively, safid bearings of each arm being-arranged; with means for holding a sign associated with said sign holding member holding member in an adjustable relation.

2. In a sign holding means, a post engaging corner piece having holding arms each with horizontal extensions located at the upper and lower ends respectively, said extensions of each arm being arranged with means for holding a sign holding member in an adjustable relation.

3. A sign holding means, comprising a post engaging corner piece having a plurality of holding arms directed in fixed direct-ions, a sign holding member for each of said arms, and means associated with each sign holding member and arm for adjust-ably mounting upon a vertical axis one end of said sign holding member on the end of said holding arm.

4. A sign holding means, comprising a vertically cylindrical post engaging corner piece having a horizontally tangential holding arm, a sign holding member, and means for adjustably holding upon a vertical axis said sign holding member on the end of said holding arm.

5. A sign holding means, comprising an annular vertical post engaging corner piece having horizontal tangential holding arms, sign holding members, and means for adjustably holding upon vertical axes said sign holding members on the ends of said holding arms.

6'. A sign holding means, comprising a vertical cylindrical post engaging corner piece having a pair of horizontally tangential holding arms directed away from each other at substantially right angles to each other, sign holding members, and means for adjustably mounting upon vertical axes one of the ends of said sign holding members on the ends of said holding arms.

7. A sign holding means, comprising a post engaging corner piece having a holding arm directed ina fixed direction and having a pair of vertically spaced horizontal extensions, a sign holding member having one end engaged between said extensions, and means associated with said sign holding member and said extensions for holding said sign holding member in various angular positions.

8. A sign holding means, comprising a post engagingcorner piece having a holding arm directed in a fixed direction and having a pair of vertically spaced horizontal extensions, a sign holding member having one end engaged between said extensions, and means associated Wtih said sign holding member and said extensions for holding said sign holding member in various angular positions, and a bolt engaged through an opening in said sign holding member and an opening in said holdmg arm.

9. Asignholding means, comprising a postengaging corner piece having a holding. arm directed in a fixed direction and having a pair of vertically spaced horizontal extensions, a sign holding member having one end engaged between said extensions, and means associated withsaid sign holding member and said extensions for holding said sign hoiding member in various angular positions, said means including a trunnion.

10. A sign holding means, comprising a post engaging corner piece having a holding arm directed in a fixed direction and having a pair of vertically spaced horizontal extensions, a sign holding member having one end engaged between said extensions, and means associated with said sign holding member and said extensions for holding said sign holding member in various angular positions, said means including a. trunnion and bearings in said extensionstor receiving the ends or" said trunnion, one of said bearings being formed with a side opening for the purpose described.

11. A sign holding means, comprising a post engaging corner piece having a holding arm directed in a fixed direction and having a pair of vertically spaced horizontal extensions, a sign holding member having one end engaged between said extensions, and means associated with said sign holding member and said extensions for holding said sign holding member in Various angular positions, means comprising a trunnion upon said sign holding member, bearings upon said extensions, one of said bearings being formed with a side opening, the other of said bearings being formed with depressions, and a lug on said sign holding member adapted to extend into one of said depressions for holding the sign holding member in various adjusted positions.

12. A sign holding means, comprising a post engaging corner piece having a holding arm directed in a fixed direction and having a pair of vertically spaced horizontal extensions, a sign holding member having one end engaged between said extensions, and means associated with said sign holding member and said extensions for holding said sign holding member in various angular positions, said means comprising a trunnion upon said sign holding member, a bearing on one of said extensions, another bearing on the other of said extensions, said first bearing being formed with a side opening for the passage of one end of said trunnion into and from the bearing, said second bearing being surrounded with a plurality of depressions, and a lug projecting from said sign holding member adapted to engage into one of said depressions.

13. A sign holding means, comprising a vertical substantially cylindrical post engaging corner piece having a tangential arm, a sign holding member for association therewith, means for holding said sign holding member at one of its ends upon the end of said holding arm and in various angular positions about a vertical axis.

14.,A sign holdingmea-ns, comprising a post engaging corner-piece having an arm directed in a ifixeddirection, a sign holding member for association therewith, means for holding said sign holding member at one 01 its ends upon the end of said holding arm and in various angular positions about a vertical axis, and aibolt engaging through a horizontal elongated opening in said sign holding member and said holding arm tor-permanently holding the sign holding member.

15. A sign holding means, comprising a post engaging corner piece having a holding arm with horizontal extensions protruding from the upper and lower ends respectively of said holding arm, each extension being provided with a bearing vertically aligned on th same axis, a sign holding member pro vided with a trunnion at one of its ends, one or the bearings being arranged for the horizontal insertion of one end of said trunnion and the other bearing being arranged for the vertical adjustable insertion of the other end of said trunnion.

a 16. In a sign holding means, a pair of vertically spaced extensions associated with a post, a sign holding member having a trunnion at one end engaging bearings in said eX- tensions, and means associated with one of said bearings and one end of said trunnion for holding said sign holding member in various angular positions, the other of said bearings being formed with a side opening for the passage of the other end of said trunnion.

17. In a sign holding means, a pair of vertically spaced extensions associated with a post, a sign holding member having a trunnion at one end engaging bearings in said extensions, and means associated with one of said bearings and one end of said trunnion for holding said sign holding member in various angular positions, the other of said bearings being formed with a side opening for the passage of the other end of said trunnion, and a bolt engaging through a horizon-' tal elongated opening in said sign holding member and an element associated with the post for permanently holding the sign holding member.

18. A sign holding means comprising a post engaging corner piece having a holding arm with bearings located adjacent its upper and lower ends said upper bearing having one of its sides open for horizontal insertion of a sign holding frame trunnion, said lower bearing arranged for vertical insertion of aisign holding frame trunnion, radially extending slots surrounding said lower bearing, a sign holding frame having an end portion provided with upper and lower trunnions for engagement with said bearings respectively, a downwardly extending lug adjacent the lower trunnion of said frame for adjustable engagement with one of said ratif dial slots, whereby the sign holding frame may be positively positioned at a desired angle with respect to the corner piece, and means for rigidly clamping the sign holding frame against the side of the holding arm.

19. A device for supporting signs, comprising a main body, and a sign holding frame mounted thereon, said main body provided with sign holding frame supporting means spacedly fixed thereon, one of said supporting means provided with means cooperatively engageable With said frame for adjustment of the frame at a desired angle relative to the main body, and the other of said supporting means provided with a retaining chamber enterable from its side, and means on said main body for rigidly clamping the frame to the main body.

20. A sign holding means having a holding arm with bearings located at the upper and lower ends respectively, said bearings being arranged with means for holding a sign holding member in one of a plurality of angular positions, and a bolt engaging the sign holding member and holding arm for permanently locking the sign holding member in said angular position.

In testimony whereof I afiix my signature.

ABRAHAM SPRUNG. 

